Boy nameCurrently #742 in the USSteady
Franco
//ˈfɹæŋkoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20166 lettersStarts with F
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Franco's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Franco's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Franco |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1965 | 33 |
| 1966 | 40 |
| 1967 | 53 |
| 1968 | 46 |
| 1969 | 50 |
| 1970 | 55 |
| 1971 | 37 |
| 1972 | 54 |
| 1973 | 69 |
| 1974 | 68 |
| 1975 | 89 |
| 1976 | 97 |
| 1977 | 81 |
| 1978 | 79 |
| 1979 | 87 |
| 1980 | 106 |
| 1981 | 83 |
| 1982 | 71 |
| 1983 | 60 |
| 1984 | 79 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 63 |
| 1987 | 82 |
| 1988 | 70 |
| 1989 | 91 |
| 1990 | 71 |
| 1991 | 80 |
| 1992 | 107 |
| 1993 | 91 |
| 1994 | 93 |
| 1995 | 78 |
| 1996 | 90 |
| 1997 | 76 |
| 1998 | 77 |
| 1999 | 82 |
| 2000 | 116 |
| 2001 | 117 |
| 2002 | 115 |
| 2003 | 131 |
| 2004 | 195 |
| 2005 | 207 |
| 2006 | 203 |
| 2007 | 178 |
| 2008 | 264 |
| 2009 | 307 |
| 2010 | 254 |
| 2011 | 206 |
| 2012 | 204 |
| 2013 | 234 |
| 2014 | 274 |
| 2015 | 254 |
| 2016 | 353 |
| 2017 | 328 |
| 2018 | 279 |
| 2019 | 262 |
| 2020 | 233 |
| 2021 | 268 |
| 2022 | 291 |
| 2023 | 325 |
| 2024 | 345 |
Franco through the decades
- Franco peaked in 2016, when 353 babies were named Franco in the US.
- The 2020s were Franco's strongest decade, averaging 292 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Franco has risen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Franco currently ranks #742 in the US and is holding steady.